{"product_id":"organic-gilfeather-turnips","title":"Gilfeather Turnips - 5 lb Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGilfeather Heirloom Turnips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSweet, Creamy, and Once a Closely Guarded Secret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSome heirloom vegetables come with a good story. \u003cstrong\u003eGilfeather Turnips\u003c\/strong\u003e come with a farmer who reportedly tried to keep them all to himself. This treasured Vermont variety takes its name from John Gilfeather of Wardsboro, who grew and sold the unusually sweet roots more than a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAccording to local lore, Gilfeather trimmed away the tops and roots before taking his turnips to market, hoping to prevent customers from replanting them and saving seed. Fortunately for the rest of us, the variety survived beyond his farm. Generations of growers have kept this distinctive New England heirloom in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWith creamy white flesh, gentle sweetness, and a smooth texture when cooked, it is easy to understand why he was protective. Today, we grow this old favorite at Norwich Meadows Farm, bringing a little New England history to your winter table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh turnips for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFlavor and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIf you associate turnips with a sharp, peppery bite, Gilfeather offers a gentler introduction. Its flavor is mild, earthy, and subtly sweet, with creamy white flesh that becomes tender when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRoasting develops golden edges and brings out its sweetness. Simmering produces tender pieces ready for mashing or blending into a velvety soup. Butter, olive oil, thyme, and a little cream are simple companions that let the root’s flavor shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eHow to Use Gilfeather Turnips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eRoast peeled chunks with olive oil, salt, and thyme until tender and golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMash with butter and a splash of warm cream for a comforting winter side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCombine with potatoes for a sweet, earthy twist on classic mashed potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eSimmer with leeks or onions and blend into a creamy soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eLayer thin slices into a gratin with cream and cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eAdd hearty chunks to stews, braises, and pot roasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eIf leafy tops are included, sauté or braise them as you would other turnip greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eAn Heirloom Worth Keeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eGilfeather’s story did not end with one farmer’s closely guarded crop. The turnip became a hometown treasure in Wardsboro, where an annual festival celebrates its place in local food and farming. In 2016, it was named Vermont’s official state vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThat is part of the pleasure of cooking with heirloom vegetables: a meal can carry a story from one generation to the next. Peel a Gilfeather, put a pot on the stove, and you are taking part in a tradition that has outlasted the farmer who tried to keep it a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eSimple Gilfeather Turnip Mash\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePeel the roots and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Simmer in lightly salted water until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly and allow excess moisture to steam off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eMash with butter or olive oil, adding a splash of warm milk or cream if desired. Season with salt and black pepper, then finish with chopped chives or thyme. Serve alongside roasted vegetables, chicken, or a slow-cooked winter stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWe ship on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Wednesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eThursday at 12 PM Eastern\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Monday; orders placed by \u003cstrong\u003eSunday at 12 PM Eastern\u003c\/strong\u003e ship the following Wednesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBecause this is freshly harvested produce, availability may vary throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown organically and harvested fresh at Norwich Meadows Farm in Norwich, New York.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68260773560621,"sku":"PRGF5-8","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/GILLII.png?v=1794107553","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/organic-gilfeather-turnips","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}